December 14, 2015 AT 8:00 am

Why Hot Peppers Are Hot? (And Why You Should Never Drink Water After Eating)

Why you should never drink water after eating hot peppers. via iflscience

Anyone who has ever wondered why eating certain spicy foods makes your mouth feel like it’s on fire should take a look at a new video released by the American Chemical Society, which explains the science behind some of the world’s most excruciating dishes.

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